News about Jan Oblak

The goalkeeper is currently out injured in the Reds' attempt to win the Premier League, missing since the start of February with a hamstring strain in his return date uncertain. Jurgen Klopp referred to the situation as 'rather serious,' although Caoimhin Kelleher, the Brazilian's deputy so far, has impressed. Alisson has been with Liverpool for his recovery and took time out of his schedule to select his dream goalkeeper after missing international service with Brazil and his victory over England at Wembley on Saturday.

Antoine Griezmann didn't mince his words as Alexis Sanchez failed from the spot during a dramatic penalty shootout that saw Atletico Madrid reach the Champions League quarter-finals. On Wednesday night, Jan Oblak was the hero as the LaLiga giants defeated Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties at the Wanda Metropolitano. Atletico's 87th minute goal salvaged the game and sent the game to extra time, with Hakan Calhanoglu scoring the first two penalties.

PETE JENSON: Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals after beating Inter Milan at the Wanda Metropolitano on penalty shootout. With two saves, Jan Oblak was the hero for the home team, as Lautaro Martinez blazed his decisive spot-kick well over the bar. Inter leaders extended their one-goal advantage from the first tie in the 33rd minute, when Federico Dimarco scored his first goal in the competition. But Atletico's response was almost instant. Antoine Griezmann capitalized on indecision in the Inter ranks, swivelling before tossing the loose ball into the ground. After the break, the home side had the most of the game, looked the most likely to find a second, and thought the opportunity to demand extra-time had vanished after replacement Memphis Depay couldnoned a ferocious drive off the post late in the game.

Sky Bet is giving the goalkeepers a 'Price Boost' as part of their 'Player Stat Accas' market, which includes some of the best shot-stoppers in the game tonight. You will now have a much higher chance of 28/1 for 'Ederson, Mark Flekken, and Jan Oblak, who have made 4+ saves each' this evening, up from 20/1 on 20/1. In his last Premier League outing against Manchester City, Flekken made 12 saves, while Oblak made four saves in his most recent Champions League appearance.

The 6ft 5in goalkeeper hasn't played for Atletico this season and was allowed to leave the Wanda Metropolitano ahead of his contract's expiration this summer. He never demolished Jan Oblak in the Spanish capital, but he did have Ligue 1 and Champions League experience on loan at Lille in 2020/21.

Sheffield United goalkeeper Ivo Grbic, 28, has been in talks with Atletico Madrid over a transfer for Croatian goalkeeper Ivo Grbic, 28. The Croatian goalkeeper, who is out of contract in the summer, is out of contract. The commanding 6ft 5ins stopper has been capped twice by his national team and was a member of the squad that placed third at the 2022 World Cup. However, his playing time for his club has been limited, with Atletico's Jan Oblak continuing to excel as one of the best keepers in the country.

PETE JENSON: Real Madrid defeated Real Madrid in Riyadh by an eight-goal thriller to advance to the Spanish Super Cup final. In Carlo Ancelotti's 5-3 win, it was the Madrid derby on tour with Diego Simeone's Atletico their opponents. The game featured everything from a record-breaking Antoine Griezmann miracle goal, jeers for Toni Kroos, and the last-minute sight of Jan Oblak chasing back from the Real Madrid half to try to catch runaway Brahim Diaz, who scored the last goal of the game. When Mario Hermoso rose unmarked to face Atletico Madrid in seven minutes, the Atletico Madrid took the lead. Simeone's crew had started off well, but Madrid's dominance came as Jude Bellingham came to his stride.

Joao Felix of Barcelona scored in the first half to win by 1-0 against his spirited parent club Atletico Madrid in a thrilling LaLiga match on Sunday. In the 28th minute, the Portuguese, who was on loan at Barca, netted with a good finish over goalkeeper Jan Oblak from a counter-attack, but the hosts retained their opposition to Diego Simeone's side. Barcelona climbed from Atletico to third place on 34 points, four points behind leaders Real Madrid and Girona.

With Madrid only ahead on goal difference, the two teams currently sit on 31 points in the league, with Madrid barely ahead. They will play on Sunday night at 8 p.m., with Xavi's side hoping to close the gap on league leaders Real Madrid. Antoine Griezmann, Oblak's colleague, made the shocking statement on Thursday that Felix was not consistent enough at Atletico, which explains why he left Barcelona on loan. "You know more or less what the coach and the staff are like in the end,' he said. Either you adapt and work for it or not, it doesn't work out for you. Joao did well at times, but you'd have to be consistent.'

Diego Simeone's team started the season with a six-game winning streak in the league, and the tie could have pitted against Real, who had never played a game more. But Garcia Pimienta's steadfast outfit, who if not for Girona, would have been lauded as the best package of the young season in their first top-flight campaign in six years. The deadlock was finally broken 51 minutes into the game when Los Amarillos skipper Kirian Rodrón led a long drive past Jan Oblak.

JOHN MCGARRY: The European Cup, which Jock Stein's players won in 1967, has been a challenge to those with a lifetime of dedication to Los Colchoneros. A finalist three times, but never a winner. Despite their untold wealth, the family is still no cigarro. As open goals for a home assist, they just don't get any more glaring. Well, your bunch of hatchetmen beat us in 1974, but you still couldn't get your hands on the big-eared boy we lifted in Lisbon seven years ago.

Ivan Provedel of Lazio became the fourth goalkeeper to score in the Chmpions League since scoring in 95th minutes against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday evening. Provedel's bouncing, pin-pointed header past a tumultuous Jan Oblak snared the Roman underdogs tie, but more importantly, it served as a stark reminder of how game-changing goals scored by shot-stoppers over the years. Keepers could go through their entire careers without being on the scoresheet, or only do so by virtue of a penalty in an increasingly desperate shoot-out.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Barcelona's goalkeeper, was mysteriously dismissed at halftime after losing two goals against Real Valladolid on Tuesday evening. Under new head coach Xavi, the Germany shotstopper has had a fantastic season in LaLiga, and his contributions between the sticks has played a major role in Barca's victory for the first time since Lionel Messi's resignation. But his result against the 17th-placed club, which is owned by Real Madrid legend Ronaldo Nazario, was cause for fear for his manager, who immediately shopped on Inaki Pena, which is La Masia's product.

Elche's basement team won 1-0 on Sunday, their fourth victory of the season after a humiliating blunder by Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Ivo Grbic. With Elche's Fidel Chaves in the right place to tap the ball into a wide-open net in the 41st minute, the Croatian keeper let a long throw-in from the left touchline slip through his hands inside the six-yard box. On 69 points, Atletico was third in the table, two behind local rivals Real Madrid, who beat Getafe 1-0 on Saturday.

After defeating Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Nou Camp on Sunday afternoon, Barcelona was able to stretch their LaLiga table lead to 11 points. Ferran Torres, a former Manchester City winger, found the net after 44 minutes, which was just enough for Xavi's side to survive in the second half.

The Balkans are unquestionably a hotbed for footballing talent, from top-class players like Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic to Croatia's run all the way to the 2018 World Cup final. Yugoslavia, a nation east of the Adriatic Sea, existed between 1918 and 1992. Despite winning a major trophy, Yugoslavia did a well-deserved finish in the World Cups of 1930 and 1962 and 1968, and they were European Championship runners-up in 1960 and 1968. The country no longer exists and has been partitioned into Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. Sportsmail looks at how a modern-day Yugoslavia XI might line up today.

Spur Tottenham may want to sign Yannick Carrasco and Jan Oblak in the coming transfer windows, according to reports. Spurs loaned Atletico Reguilon last summer, filling the void left by Renan Lodi's departure to Nottingham Forest. Spurs later ended the deal of Irish right-back Matt Doherty to facilitate his transfer to Atletico, allowing Diego Simeone back-up to Nahuel Molina in the position.

David de Gea is expected to leave Manchester United at the end of the season, and a number of LaLiga clubs are keen to sign the Spanish star. Erik ten Hag, the Spanish goalkeeper, put his future in jeopardy this week, with De Gea's contract coming to an end and a renewal not reached. Man Utd's link to Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak ahead of next season has fuelled his departure. Despite the fact that the Slovenian stopper only recently signed a new deal with the club that ties him to Madrid until 2028, he does not know what the team is looking for.

Angel Correa scored twice and Jan Oblak made two big saves to lead Atletico Madrid's 2-1 home victory over Girona in the Spanish league on Saturday. With Club Brugge, who shocked the Spanish team 2-0 this week, Atletico, which climbed to fourth place, will rematch in the Champions League. Correa completed Atletico's lead by a perfectly placed cross to the far post by Antoine Griezmann.

The Slovenian stopper (left) is expected to be one of Antonio Conte's (inset top) and his team's many goals as they contemplate life beyond the 35-year-old Lloris (right). Spurs have named Oblak as a primary target and have'sounded him out' about a possible move next summer, as Evening Standard reports. The 139-cap France international has now spent a decade with Spurs, but when his deal comes to an end in 2024, he is expected to leave north London, where he will be 37. Oblak is widely regarded as one of Europe's best goalkeepers, with Manchester United also reportedly vying for his signature in the wake of uncertainty regarding current No. 1 David de Gea's future.

Manchester United's search for Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak has risen a smidgeon. According to The Mirror, Atletico have named Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa as a potential replacement in case Oblak's departure. Oblakis is widely regarded as one of the best shot-stoppers in international football.

Prior to the game's launch later this month, EA Sports has announced their 23 top-rated players on FIFA 23, with Real Madrid's Karim Benzema coming out on top. Lionel Messi had been given the highest rating by EA Sports since the 2018 edition of the game, but this time around, the Paris St-Germain superstar will have to settle for fifth place behind Benzema, Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (PSG) and Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City). Although all five of those players have received 91 ratings on the game, Benzema's overall results place him at the top of the charts. In the knockout stages of the Champions League, the Frenchman had a spectacular 2021-22 season, scoring ten goals to help Madrid win their 14th European crown.

Iker Casillas, a real Madrid legend, has rated Manchester City's Ederson as the second best goalkeeper in the world, and he's dropped Liverpool star Alisson from his top-five list. Ederson has been a revelation since joining Pep Guardiola's side five years ago, with his ability to move with his feet being one of his best attributes. During his time in the Premier League, the 29-year-old has won three straight Golden Glove awards, including one with Alisson in May.

Atletico Madrid won a 2-1 victory over 10-man Porto in the Champions League thanks to Antoine Griezmann's winner in the 101st minute. In stoppage time, Mario Simeone's side had a lead, but Porto had a tough fight after Mateus Uribe's 96th minute penalty. Griezmann, who is yet to start a match this season, was able to score an amazing last-gasp winner in the 11th minute of stoppage time.